What is the cheapest way to get from Alston to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Alston to Birmingham is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alston to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Alston to Birmingham is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Hendersons Garage and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Alston to Birmingham?

The distance between Alston and Birmingham is 259 miles. The road distance is 192.1 miles.

How do I travel from Alston to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Alston to Birmingham without a car is to bus and train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 5h 51m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alston to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Alston to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alston to Birmingham bus from?

Alston to Birmingham bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, depart from Hendersons Garage station.

Bus or fly from Alston to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Alston to Birmingham is to bus which takes 7h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Alston to Birmingham bus arrive?

Alston to Birmingham bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, arrive at Market Hall station.

Can I drive from Alston to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Alston to Birmingham is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Alston to Birmingham.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

There are 3329+ hotels available in Birmingham.

Alston to Birmingham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Alston to Birmingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Wentworth car parkbus 889
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
5h 51m
Drive 191 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to Birminghamcar 191 mi
3h 19m
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to Market Hallbus 680A
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
7h 13m
Fly from Newcastle
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
7h 16m
£73–185
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus 680A
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 12m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
5h 26m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courtsbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
6h 11m

Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 257.1 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Alston, Cumbria, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to Birmingham Coach Station via Market Hall and Bus Station in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Ryanair, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) every 4 hours.

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